Sheridan High School wrapped up its regular tennis season with dominant performances from both the boys and girls squads, each posting undefeated records in their final dual matches. The victories set the stage for the North Regional Tournament, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 18‑19 at Campbell County.
Boys Team Sweeps Thunder Basin
In the season‑ending dual against Thunder Basin, the Sheridan boys team won 5‑0. Senior Ben Bujans opened the match with a straight‑sets victory, 6‑2, 6‑3, while teammate Blake Ligocki secured the second singles spot after a three‑set battle, 6‑2, 5‑7, 6‑1. The doubles line‑up was equally impressive: Erik Venn and Aaron Lansing rallied from a set down to win 4‑6, 6‑4, 6‑3; Lawson Woodrow and Christian Leman blanked their opponents 6‑0, 6‑0; and the third‑seeded pair of Sam Wilcox and Andre Wei closed the match with a 6‑3, 6‑3 win.
Girls Team Defeats Thunder Basin 3‑2
The Sheridan girls matched the boys’ success, taking a 3‑2 win over Thunder Basin. Olivia Katschke (Campbell County) captured the top singles spot, 7‑5, 6‑1, while Tearyn Anderson (Campbell County) won the second singles, 7‑5, 6‑3. In doubles, the top pair of Avery Ligocki and Gabby Greer (both Sheridan) prevailed 6‑3, 7‑5. The second‑seeded duo of Gracee Hogan and Macy Fried (Sheridan) won 6‑3, 6‑2, and the third‑seeded team of Maddy Miller and Camen Miller (Sheridan) edged a tight match 6‑1, 4‑6, 7‑6 (7‑2).
Final Duals Against Campbell County
Sheridan’s final duals came against Campbell County, where the boys again emerged victorious, 4‑1. Campbell County’s Leland Jenkins defeated Bujans 7‑6 (7‑5), 6‑1 in the top singles, while Ligocki secured the second singles win for Sheridan, 6‑4, 6‑3. The doubles line‑up saw Venn and Lansing rebound from a first‑set loss to win 6‑7 (2‑7), 7‑5, 6‑4. Laman and Woodrow dominated their match 6‑0, 6‑2, and Wilcock and Wei closed the night with a 6‑3, 6‑2 victory.
On the girls’ side, Sheridan defeated Campbell County 4‑1. Senior Larissa Hoffman (Sheridan) won her singles match 6‑2, 6‑4. The second singles spot was claimed by an unnamed Campbell County player who beat Lizzy Lansing 6‑2, 6‑3. In doubles, Ligocki and Greer repeated their success with a 6‑3, 6‑4 win, while Hogan and Fried swept their opponents 6‑1, 6‑0. The third‑seeded pair of Natalie Busch and Ada Newbrogh (Sheridan) closed the dual with a 6‑0, 6‑4 victory.
Looking Ahead to the North Regional
Both Sheridan squads now turn their focus to the North Regional Tournament in Campbell County. With strong singles depth and reliable doubles pairings, the teams are well‑positioned to compete for regional titles. Coaches emphasized the importance of continued practice and teamwork as the athletes prepare for the higher level of competition.
Community members are encouraged to attend the regional matches on September 18 and 19 to support the young athletes representing Sheridan County.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
